Medical Staff Coordinator

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report. Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC017660 Medical Staff Services Summary: Required 2 yrs credentialing work exp - Hybrid position M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm (40 hrs/wk) Coordinates and maintains a comprehensive, technology-driven credentialing program. Contributes to the development of the credentialing and privileging process in compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, Regulations, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Serves as a resource/liaison for practitioners, hospital leadership/administration, and advanced practice professionals in matters related to credentialing. Additional Information: Hybrid position M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm (40 hrs/wk) 2 yrs credentialing work exp required Required Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Recommended Education: Bachelor's Degree Required Work Experience: Related Field - 2 years of experience Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Recommended Certifications: Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) - National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS), Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) - National Association of Medical Staff Services Description 1. Maintains currency and obtains, verifies and analyzes information for all practitioner's appointment, reappointment, status changes and delineation of clinical privileges in collaboration with the Medical Staff, Hospital Administration and the Board of Directors following Joint Commission and all required standards and regulations. 2. Ensures all individuals credentialed and/or granted clinical privileges meet minimum threshold criteria and are qualified to provide services based upon adequate documentation reflecting the scope of training, licensure, experience and current clinical competence. 3. Functions as a resource for accreditation, licensing, and regulatory compliance related to medical staff services functions. 4. Prepare for audits and serves as a liaison ensuring compliance during the regulatory survey process for Joint Commission, NCQAA and URAC. 5. Supports the delegated credentialing for Arkansas Children's, Children's Healthcare System and UAMS. 6. Initiates regulatory queries and reports required under Federal and AR State Law. 7. Provides direct support and coordination of medical staff credentialing committees. 8. Maintains, updates, monitors, and reports information for medical staff and advanced practice professionals. 9. Ensures data integrity in credentialing database to support intra- and inter-hospital functions. 10. Performs other duties as assigned. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. “Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager “Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant “When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant